At minimum, who attends the deployment order briefing?

• A. The Military Treatment Facility Commander (MTF/CC)
• B. The Unit Deployment Manager (UDM)
• C. Medical Control Center Chief (MCC)
• D. Medical Readiness Office (MRO)

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that the Unit Deployment Manager is the central point for deployment orders and readiness within a unit. The UDM is responsible for coordinating deployment orders, ensuring the service member understands the details, reporting timelines, and any prerequisites. Because they manage the flow of deployment information and verify that the member is prepared to depart, they are the minimal required attendee to confirm orders and readiness. Other roles like the Medical Treatment Facility Commander, Medical Control Center Chief, or Medical Readiness Office have important duties related to leadership, medical control, and readiness oversight, but they’re not required at the briefing by default; they may participate as needed, but the essential person ensuring the deployment orders are understood and tracked is the Unit Deployment Manager.